The words to Joy to the World were written by Isaac Watts and published in 1719. He was born in Southhampton on July 17, 1674 and died November 25, 1748. Joy to the World is just one of the many hymns that Watts wrote. Some others include This is the Day the Lord has Made, Come ye that Love the Lord, and When I survey the Wondrous Cross. He was credited for writing over 700 hymns in his lifetime. Joy to the World has
been re-recorded a lot of times by different singers and featured in films.
